Party Enrollment Information

Major Parties in Connecticut

Democratic Party – ctdems.org

Republican Party – ctgop.org

Minor Parties in Connecticut

Connecticut has a rich tradition of minor and third parties.

What are the minor parties in Connecticut?

  • There are many minor parties in our state, some local and some with statewide enrollment. Contact your local town clerk or registrar of voters for a list of minor parties in your town.
  • Currently, minor parties with statewide enrollment privileges* are:
    • Green Party
    • Independent Party
    • Libertarian Party
    • Working Families Party

*What is the definition of a minor party? Connecticut General Statutes §9-372(6) defines minor party to mean, "a political party or organization which is not a major party and whose candidate for the office in question received at the last-preceding regular election for such office,…t least one percent of the whole number of votes cast for all candidates for such office at such election." (Emphasis added).

Unaffiliated

An Unaffiliated voter is a voter who does not align themselves with a political party.

For additional information on acquiring rights of party enrollment, please click here for an explanation provided by the Secretary of the State.  You may also contact the Registrars of Voters or the Town Clerk if you have specific questions.